Webroot Eases The Lines At Comic-Con

SAN DIEGO, July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For all those Comic-Con fans who are likely to spend time waiting in lines this year, Webroot hopes to make it just a bit easier by providing free and secure wireless access via roving hotspots, as well as a chance to win an Alienware laptop or a Ful Powerbag and other prizes.

Chance to WinTo be eligible to win an Alienware M11x laptop from Dell or Ful Powerbag, fans can submit entertaining photos of themselves wearing Webroot-green t-shirts (available from the #WheresWebroot team) next to celebrities, costume-clad attendees, or anything else that's cool and interesting. The photos will be judged by Webroot, based on creativity and outrageousness (within the legal limits, of course). Photos can be submitted via email to: whereswebroot@webroot.com. Check out the contest rules at: https://www.facebook.com/Webroot/app_345244332212011.

The fan submitting the best photo will receive an Alienware M11x laptop from Dell, customized to provide the best gaming experience. The laptop, weighing less than 4.5 lbs, has almost a seven-hour battery life, features up to a 2nd Gen Intel® Core™ processors and up to 16GB DDR3 of performance memory.

Two other fans will receive a Ful Powerbag, which includes a rechargeable battery that can charge the average smartphone four times. Its USB ports fit hundreds of mobile devices, including tablets, iPods and e-readers.

Other Chances to WinThe #WheresWebroot street team will also be looking for the true fans out there who can put their knowledge to the test. Anyone who can "beat the geek" trivia master will win movie tickets or free subscriptions to Webroot® SecureAnywhere™.

Webroot is committed to taking the misery out of Internet security with its suite of Webroot® SecureAnywhere™ offerings for consumers and businesses. Founded in 1997, privately held Webroot is headquartered in Colorado and has operations across North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit http://www.webroot.com or call 800.772.9383. Read the Webroot Threat Blog: http://blog.webroot.com. Follow Webroot on Twitter: http://twitter.com/webroot.